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Opened: June 27, 1979
Closing: August 26, 1979

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Pace Presents F. Murray Abraham as Shylock in The Merchant of Venice
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 8, 2011


Academy Award-winner (Amadeus) F. Murray Abraham stars as Shylock in Theatre for a New Audience's widely acclaimed 2007 production of The Merchant of Venice, directed by Darko Tresnjak.

United Solo Theatre Festival presents SPITTING IN THE FACE OF THE DEVIL 11/12
by BWW News Desk - Nov 12, 2010


John Montgomery Theatre Company (JMTC) is proud to present acclaimed monologist Bob Brader's Spitting In The Face Of The Devil at United Solo Theatre Festival.

Days of Antonio Pre-Screening Held At Italian Cultural Institute 11/1
by BWW News Desk - Nov 1, 2010


The public is invited to a free pre-screening of the new film, 'Days of Antonio,' next Monday, November 1 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Italian Cultural Institute, 686 Park Avenue (at 68-69th Street).

Hart House Theatre Announces 2010 / 2011 Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 21, 2010


Hart House Theatre is proud to present Peter Shaffer's Tony Award winning modern masterpiece Equus, running November 12 -27, 2010.

United Solo Theatre Festival presents SPITTING IN THE FACE OF THE DEVIL 11/12
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 15, 2010


John Montgomery Theatre Company (JMTC) is proud to present acclaimed monologist Bob Brader's Spitting In The Face Of The Devil at United Solo Theatre Festival.

Jones To Discuss DRIVING MISS DAISY At Times Talk 9/20
by BWW News Desk - Sep 20, 2010


Tony Award-winning actor James Earl Jones has joined the fall line-up for The New York Times's TimesTalks event series.

Jones To Discuss DRIVING MISS DAISY At Times Talk 9/20
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 24, 2010


Tony Award-winning actor James Earl Jones has joined the fall line-up for The New York Times's TimesTalks event series.

Redgrave & Jones Open DRIVING MISS DAISY at John Golden Theatre on Broadway Oct. 7, 2010
by Jessica Lewis - Jun 29, 2010


Producers Jed Bernstein and Adam Zotovich announced today that Tony Award-winners James Earl Jones and Vanessa Redgrave will return to the New York stage this Fall to star opposite one another in the Broadway Premiere of Alfred Uhry‘s Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Driving Miss Daisy. Directed by David Esbjornson (The Goat, Or Who Is Sylvia?), Driving Miss Daisy will begin performances on October 7, 2010, at the John Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street), with an official opening on Monday, October 25, 2010.

Rubicon Theatre Co Continues Season With CRIMES OF THE HEART, Concludes 5/16
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2010


Rubicon Theatre Company continues its 2009-2010 Season with a revival of BETH HENLEY's Pulitzer Prize-winning play CRIMES OF THE HEART. Set in Mississippi in 1974 (five years after Hurricane Camille), this sweet, sexy comedy follows the travails of the three Magrath sisters, who come together at the family home in Hazelhurst when the youngest Babe is charged with shooting her husband 'cause she didn't like his looks.'

Julie Taymor and Elliot Goldenthal to Receive Samuel H. Scripps Award 5/10
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2010


Tony Award-winner Julie Taymor and Oscar-winner Elliot Goldenthal will be honored with the Samuel H. Scripps Award at Theatre for a New Audience's 30th Anniversary Gala Celebrating Shakespeare's 446th Birthday. The celebration, Monday, May 10, will be held at The Powerhouse at the American Museum of Natural History, Central Park West at 79th Street.

Julie Taymor and Elliot Goldenthal to Receive Samuel H. Scripps Award 5/10
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 5, 2010


Tony Award-winner Julie Taymor and Oscar-winner Elliot Goldenthal will be honored with the Samuel H. Scripps Award at Theatre for a New Audience's 30th Anniversary Gala Celebrating Shakespeare's 446th Birthday. The celebration, Monday, May 10, will be held at The Powerhouse at the American Museum of Natural History, Central Park West at 79th Street.

Music of Paul Robeson, Judy Garland, et al. Feat. on 'Everything Old..." Radio Show, 5/2
by BWW News Desk - May 2, 2010


This Sunday's Everything Old is New Again will be featuring the music of Paul Robeson. The program can be heard every Sunday from 9-11AM on WBAI 99.5 FM. The upcoming Robeson show will include some of his most popular tunes including: 'Every Time I Feel The Spirit' from Othello, 'Mood Indigo', 'Ol' Man River', 'Going Home' and more.

Music of Paul Robeson, Judy Garland, et al. Feat. on 'Everything Old..." Radio Show, 5/2
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 29, 2010


This Sunday's Everything Old is New Again will be featuring the music of Paul Robeson. The program can be heard every Sunday from 9-11AM on WBAI 99.5 FM. The upcoming Robeson show will include some of his most popular tunes including: 'Every Time I Feel The Spirit' from Othello, 'Mood Indigo', 'Ol' Man River', 'Going Home' and more.

Rubicon Theatre Co Continues Season With CRIMES OF THE HEART, Opens April 24
by BWW News Desk - Apr 24, 2010


Rubicon Theatre Company continues its 2009-2010 Season with a revival of BETH HENLEY's Pulitzer Prize-winning play CRIMES OF THE HEART. Set in Mississippi in 1974 (five years after Hurricane Camille), this sweet, sexy comedy follows the travails of the three Magrath sisters, who come together at the family home in Hazelhurst when the youngest Babe is charged with shooting her husband 'cause she didn't like his looks.'

Rubicon Theatre Co Continues Season With CRIMES OF THE HEART, Previews 4/21-23
by BWW News Desk - Apr 21, 2010


Rubicon Theatre Company continues its 2009-2010 Season with a revival of BETH HENLEY's Pulitzer Prize-winning play CRIMES OF THE HEART. Set in Mississippi in 1974 (five years after Hurricane Camille), this sweet, sexy comedy follows the travails of the three Magrath sisters, who come together at the family home in Hazelhurst when the youngest Babe is charged with shooting her husband 'cause she didn't like his looks.'

Signature Theatre Closes the Curtain on SWEENEY TODD, 4/4
by BWW News Desk - Apr 4, 2010


The Tony Award®-winning Signature Theatre, nationally known for its interpretation of Stephen Sondheim musicals, celebrated its 20th anniversary season by presenting Sondheim's most popular musical SWEENEY TODD, directed by Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer. The production will end its run in the 276-seat MAX Theater, April 4, 2010.

Rubicon Theatre Co Continues Season With CRIMES OF THE HEART, Previews 4/21-23
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 2, 2010


Rubicon Theatre Company continues its 2009-2010 Season with a revival of BETH HENLEY's Pulitzer Prize-winning play CRIMES OF THE HEART. Set in Mississippi in 1974 (five years after Hurricane Camille), this sweet, sexy comedy follows the travails of the three Magrath sisters, who come together at the family home in Hazelhurst when the youngest Babe is charged with shooting her husband 'cause she didn't like his looks.'

KING LEAR Closes at People's Light & Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Mar 28, 2010


People's Light & Theatre Company presents KING LEAR, by William Shakespeare, thru March 28, 2010 on the Main Stage.

LET THERE BE LOVE Closes at Centerstage, 3/7
by BWW News Desk - Mar 7, 2010


Avery Brooks, Donetta Lavinia Grays, and Gretchen Hall star in Centerstage's production of Let There Be Love by Kwame Kwei-Armah's. The production, directed by Jeremy B. Cohen, runs through March 7.

People's Light & Theatre Presents KING LEAR
by BWW News Desk - Mar 3, 2010


People's Light & Theatre Company presents KING LEAR, by William Shakespeare, from March 3 - 28, 2010 on the Main Stage.

Avery Brooks Set for LET THERE BE LOVE at Centerstage, 2/10 - 3/7
by BWW News Desk - Feb 10, 2010


Avery Brooks, Donetta Lavinia Grays, and Gretchen Hall are set to star in Centerstage's production of Let There Be Love by Kwame Kwei-Armah's. The production, directed by Jeremy B. Cohen, will run from February 10-March 7. Jeremy B.

Signature Theatre Presents SWEENEY TODD, 2/9-4/4
by BWW News Desk - Feb 9, 2010


The Tony Award®-winning Signature Theatre, nationally known for its interpretation of Stephen Sondheim musicals, celebrates its 20th anniversary season by presenting Sondheim's most popular musical SWEENEY TODD, directed by Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer. The new production runs in the 276-seat MAX Theater, February 9 through April 4, 2010.

People's Light & Theatre Presents KING LEAR
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 5, 2010


People's Light & Theatre Company presents KING LEAR, by William Shakespeare, from March 3 - 28, 2010 on the Main Stage.

Signature Theatre Presents SWEENEY TODD, 2/9-4/4
by BWW News Desk - Jan 17, 2010


The Tony Award®-winning Signature Theatre, nationally known for its interpretation of Stephen Sondheim musicals, celebrates its 20th anniversary season by presenting Sondheim's most popular musical SWEENEY TODD, directed by Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer. The new production runs in the 276-seat MAX Theater, February 9 through April 4, 2010.

NFAA Honors Desmond Richardson & Liv Ullmann with Arison Award, 1/16
by BWW News Desk - Jan 16, 2010


YoungArts, the core program of the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts (NFAA), is set to honor two internationally-acclaimed artists, dancer and choreographer Desmond Richardson and actress and director Liv Ullmann. Richardson will accept the YoungArts Alumni Award and Ullmann will accept the Arison Award at YoungArts' An Affair of the Arts Performance and Gala, January 16 at the Gusman Center and the Alfred I. DuPont Building. SunTrust Bank is Title Presenting Sponsor.

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Othello - 1979 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1980 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play Frances Conroy
1980 Obie Awards Performance John Heard

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